Activity summary
Have you ever had a lucky charm? Sometimes, we just need a little help to be able to do amazing things. In this activity, children will consider what it takes to try something new, and create a ‘magic potion’ to help them achieve their goals. This is a ‘Find Out’ activity following on from reading Charlie’s Tales: Peggy and the Fantastic Football by The Pretty Foundation.
Activity Type
- Nature time
Target Age
- 3 - 5 years old
Activity guides and printables
Activity details
Skills
- social-emotional learning
- health literacies
Curriculum Mapping
EYLF Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity - Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and agency.
Resources Required
- Natural materials: gumnuts, petals, leaves, seed pods, etc.
- Old pots, pans, spatulas, spoons, jugs
- Water
About the Book
Pretty Foundation (2018). Charlie’s Tales: Peggy and the Fantastic Football. Pretty Foundation.
ISBN: 9780646985695
Charlie’s Tales Peggy and the Fantastic Football, developed in collaboration with AFLW, aims to teach young people about how amazing their bodies are and what they can achieve. The book also aims to encourage kids to have the confidence to get involved in football, to have fun and to play with confidence. The Charlie’s Tales series aims to build body confidence in early developmental years to prevent the development of negative body image.
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